Jaskinia Twardowskiego, Limestone cave in Dębniki district, Kraków, Poland.
Jaskinia Twardowskiego is a limestone cave in the Dębniki district that extends through multiple connected passages and rooms across 500 meters. The main entrance sits near a military installation fence and opens into chambers of varying sizes.
The cave was first documented in 1865, and excavations in the 1980s uncovered evidence of ancient human occupation. These discoveries show the site has held importance for people across many generations.
The name comes from Master Twardowski, a figure in Polish folklore known as a scholar and practitioner of hidden arts. Local stories about the site continue to shape how people think about this place and visit it today.
The entrance is relatively small and narrow, so wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes with good grip. The cave can be damp, so prepare for uneven ground and bring a flashlight to move through safely.
Georadar research by AGH University scientists detected hidden cavities on multiple levels beneath the known passages. This finding suggests the underground network could be larger than currently understood.
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